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Governor Hadley believes that the majority of the Republican National Committee is opposed to Theodore Roosevelt and intends to control the Republican National Convention by ruling in favor of President Taft for all contested delegates. Hadley would like to influence the National Committee by cha...

The House of Representatives has passed a bill providing for the basis of representation in Congress according to the 1910 census. The Democratic representatives from Missouri inserted a provision into this bill that gave the duty of redistricting to the state legislatures. Governor Hadley believ...

Govern Hadley appreciates Theodore Roosevelt's invitation to visit Oyster Bay, New York and may be able to visit in September when he is attending the Governors' Conference in New Jersey. Hadley has been assured by several Republican senators that the provision in the Congressional Apport...

Governor Hadley offers his views on the presidential situation in Missouri. He believes that Theodore Roosevelt could secure a majority of delegates from Missouri but the ambiguity of Roosevelt's candidacy is allowing President Taft's supporters to secure the state convention by default. ...

Governor Hadley corrects an inaccuracy in his previous letter. New information shows that Republican leaders in St. Louis, Missouri now favor Theodore Roosevelt's candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination and may pass a resolution to that effect at a meeting tonight. Hadley believe...

Governor Hadley believes that the majority of Missouri Republicans want Theodore Roosevelt to be their presidential candidate in 1912. He encourages Roosevelt to announce his "willingness to accept the nomination if tendered."

Governor Hadley met with Frank Knox regarding whether Theodore Roosevelt should make a public statement on his willingness to accept the Republican presidential nomination if offered. In Missouri, a statement is not necessary as the party has inferred that Hadley's support for Roosevelt means...

Governor Hadley believes that Theodore Roosevelt needs to shortly deliver a public statement regarding his views on potentially accepting the Republican presidential nomination. Hadley suggests that a statement would be preferable to responding to a letter from several state governors as this cou...

Governor Hadley encloses a letter from Governor Vessey as it is Hadley's understanding that Vessey has not communicated directly with Theodore Roosevelt. Hadley suggests that Roosevelt's requests for advice from his friends regarding the Republican presidential nomination are being "...

Governor Hadley will be in Chicago, Illinois next week to meet with Governor Stubbs, Governor Osborn, and others interested in Theodore Roosevelt's presidential candidacy. In Missouri, the fight is on for delegates from the Third Congressional District, which Hadley believes is favorable to R...